Stress is our body’s response to pressure. It typically occurs when we are in a difficult spot that we don't feel we have any control over. November 2 is National Stress Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to reflect on the ways we can manage stress.
Carole Spiers, the chairman of ISMA, established National Stress Awareness Day every first Wednesday in November to raise public awareness and assist people in recognizing, managing and reducing stress in their personal and professional lives.
It's possible to benefit from a bit of stress. It may inspire you to act and complete your tasks. Additionally, it might excite and motivate you. However, excessive stress can cause stomach issues, and heart health issues, and create a chemical imbalance between your brain and nervous system. That may have escalated quickly but it’s true.
So here are some ways provided by the ABH to manage your stress:
Find Your Stress Triggers
Think about what is causing your stress. Ask yourself questions, challenge your beliefs, and focus on a new idea that helps steer you away from your triggers.
Ease Stress through a Better Diet
A good diet, coupled with exercise, is a great combination to help reduce stress and improve your overall health.
Schedule Sleep
Create a schedule for yourself that outlines when you work, when you stop working, when you exercise and when you take time for yourself. Sleep should be part of the schedule, so make sure you get to sleep when it is time for sleep.
Figure Out What Works for You
You can use many tools to combat stress. Remember, what works for another person might not work for you, so don’t get down if something you try does not work. This is all part of the process of finding what works for you so you can manage stress going forward.
Stress management is difficult. There are some things that we can't control. However, in these situations, it is even more important to recognize the things under our control that we can change or solve. Let’s try to breathe and embrace peace.